AMUSEMENTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 287, 28 November 1908, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

THE KILTPLS BAND. On Thursday New Plymouth is to be visited by positively one of tiie bestmilitary bunds in the world—the famous Kilties Baud, which is making a triumphal tour of the world. There is ail erroneous impression abroad that the baud is purely a pipe band, and it is as welt at once to dispel this idea, and inform the general public that the Kilties achieved the great honor of defeating the world-famous Coldstream Guards Band at the Crystal Palace, London, in the selection "Taiinhauscr," in the presence of 170,000 people. This will give a. good idea of the Kilties' capabilities as a military band. It might also not be out of place to mention that by special request "Tanuluuiser" is to be played by the. Kilties in New Plymouth, and also the contest .selection at the late New Plymouth contest "William Tell."

Royalty, vice-Royalty, State Governors, Presidents, and noted perso:tag ! ;s generally in every quarter of the globe I have paid willing homage' at the shrine of the Kilties, as their perfornianc-'S are as talented as they are varied. In Mexico the Band was given tire use of all the State theatres tree of charge, so enthusiastic was the Government at the visit of the famous organisation, and enormous -attendances have listened to their playing in all the large capitals of the world. Indeed when the heavy

expense of such a large troupe of performers is considered New Plymouth can count itself fortunate at being honored with a visit by the band. Whether with pipes, brass, wood-wind or string instruments, the performers are par excellence, and in addition to the instrumental attractions there is a choir of 20 voices, under the conductorship of a recognised musical authority—Mr. Albert Cook. This gentleman is talented much beyond the ordinary, and possesses a magnificent baton set with rubies and diamonds, a present from his Majesty King Edward. The visit of the Kilties is therefore one of considerable musical importance, and all lovers of first-class instrumental music should not fail to hear the band. There is also inehubd in the repertoire dancing by members of the Clan Johnston, including several lady performers. Special trains (with excursion fares) for the convenience of country visitors have been arranged.